Kirkwood, Missouri vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 8.4% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,206 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood, MO vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Kirkwood, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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